Your Minimal Self

Your minimal self is your authentic self. It comprises who you are and what you stand for. Your personal brand. Understanding your minimal self is necessary for achieving your goals and creating the life you want.

There are four main components to help you craft the foundation of your minimal self and personal brand. Your core values, mantra, manifesto, and mission statement form your foundation.

Core Values

Per Google’s definition, values are a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgement of what’s important in life.

Your core values are your top values. You can have tens or hundreds of values, but your core values are the ones that inform and guide the important decisions in your life.

You must know what these values are and understand what they mean for you. Before you set goals, declutter, or make any changes in your life, you need to know your core values.

Core values are not tangible, but rather intrinsic motivations. I like money, but I don’t value it because it’s an object. I value what money can facilitate in my life: freedom.